When/Where to tune in
The international elite basketball circuit will be in the desert from Feb. 9-11 at Dream City Christian School in Glendale. Games will be played back-to-back throughout each day.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!We return to Phoenix for Duel in the Desert this weekend. We’ll be at Dream City Christian for a loaded slate of games. Tune in on https://t.co/QDLAyhd9l5 if you can’t make it out! pic.twitter.com/a4rJoX1YQy
— The Grind Session (@thegrindsession) February 8, 2024
If you are unable to make the event, games will also be live-streamed on TanagerSports.TV
The Grind Session’s developed talent
The Grind Session launched in 2014 and has developed incredible talent over the years.
Some of the notable NBA players who have played in the circuit include Devin Booker, LaMelo Ball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Deandre Ayton, and many more.
Final stats from G4. LaMelo Ball was one of the many outstanding players this game, but his triple-double earned him game MVP pic.twitter.com/U8p8bIYTpn
— The Grind Session (@thegrindsession) January 19, 2019
The level of intensity and talent displayed in The Grind Session further prepares players early on in their basketball careers.
Who to watch this weekend
There continues to be overwhelming talent in the circuit.
Someone to keep an eye on this weekend is Prolific Prep’s A.J. Dybantsa, who is currently projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The five-star recruit already holds over 20 offers to play at the next level.
A.J. DYBANTSA (No. 1 ranked player in the Class of 2026) has reclassed to the Class of 2025!
The 16-year-old phenom worked out with LeBron, KD and CP3 this summer and did this at the Drew League pic.twitter.com/ZYRgvuVIAN
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 11, 2023
An in-state player to watch is Dream City Christian’s Emmanuel Stephen, who is an Arizona Wildcat commit. The 7-footer has helped lead Dream City to a 27-14 record this season.
Stephen is one of many players this weekend catching the eyes of scouts at the next levels.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering the Arizona State Sun Devils, Phoenix High School Sports, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
